Ager Aketxe

Toronto FC Aketxe signed with Major League Soccer side Toronto FC on 23 February 2018, with Athletic holding a buy-back option at the conclusion of his contract. He made his debut four days later, coming on as a second-half substitute in a 0–0 home draw against Colorado Rapids in the second leg of the round of 16 of the CONCACAF Champions League. His first start came on 3 March in the opening match of the season, a 2–0 home defeat to Columbus Crew SC.

Cádiz On 11 July 2018, Aketxe returned to Cádiz after agreeing to a six-month loan with an option to purchase. In November, Toronto and player terminated the remaining term on their contract "by mutual consent".

After cutting ties with the Canadian club, Athletic Bilbao did not exercise their buyback option and Aketxe's original loan with Cádiz became an official deal, expiring on 30 June 2019.

Deportivo On 13 July 2019, free agent Aketxe joined fellow second division side Deportivo de La Coruña on a one-year deal, where he was given the number 10 shirt. He scored a goal on his official debut on 18 August, in a 3–2 home victory over Real Oviedo.

Almería On 7 September 2020, after being relegated, Aketxe agreed to a two-year contract with UD Almería in the same league. He again scored in his first appearance, helping to a 2–0 away win against CD Lugo.

Eibar On 27 July 2021, Aketxe signed a two-year deal with SD Eibar, recently relegated to the second tier; in July 2023, he extended it until the summer of 2024. He netted a career-best 11 times during that campaign.

Zaragoza On 7 August 2024, Aketxe joined Real Zaragoza on a two-year contract on a free transfer. He scored once again in his league bow, in the 4–0 victory at Cádiz.

Later career On 31 August 2025, Aketxe moved to the Malaysia Super League on a contract at Johor Darul Ta'zim FC.

Personal life Aketxe's older brother, Isaac, was also a footballer; he too was developed at Athletic Bilbao's youth setup. Their father, known as Isaac Aqueche due to spelling conventions of the time, played as a midfielder in the lower divisions of Spanish football including a spell with Athletic's reserves.

In May 2016, Aketxe and two others were put on trial for having caused minor injuries to an off-duty ertzaina the previous August during a local festival in his place of residence, the Getxo neighbourhood of Romo.

Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

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2015–16 Major League Soccer

Cádiz (loan) 2018–19